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A very simple but tasty lentil soup. Not hard to make either. You can thin it with a little veggie stock or water, or serve it as it is if you like thick, hearty soups.

Low-Calorie Garlic Lentil Soup recipe – 145 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves
2 onions, finely chopped
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch oregano or 1 pinch dried marjoram
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 1/4 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Put the lentils, garlic, onions, carrot, bay leaves, oil, oregano or marjoram and vegetable stock in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil and then simmer gently for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the bay leaves and add the red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
4. If the soup is too thick, you can thin it with a little stock or water before serving.

Servings: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 171
Total fat: 5.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 11.3 mg
Total carbs: 23.6 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Protein: 8.5 g
Weight Watchers points: 3
Weight Watchers points plus: 4

Photo credit: Paul Schreiber

You might also like these low-calorie soup recipes:

• Low-Calorie French Onion Soup recipe – 145 calories
• Low Calorie Moroccan Lentil Soup recipe – 176 calories
• Low Calorie Vietnamese Chicken Soup recipe – 163 calories
• Low Calorie Lemony Chicken Soup recipe – 110 calories
• Tomato Florentine Soup recipe – 73 calories

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In my family, egg-based dishes are a tradition for Easter. One of my favorite recipes for Easter brunch is this broccoli frittata.

Easter Brunch Baked Broccoli Frittata recipe – 151 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups finely chopped broccoli
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
6 eggs
2 egg whites
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:
1. Heat the butter and oil in a wide non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes (until the onion begins to soften).
3. Stir in the broccoli, garlic, basil and parsley.
4. Continue cooking, stirring often, for about 3 more minutes (until the broccoli is bright green).
5. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the cheese, salt and pepper.
6. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and egg whites until well blended. Stir in the broccoli mixture.
7. Spray a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
8. Pour the broccoli mixture into the dish and sprinkle evenly with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for about 25-30 minutes (until the frittata is firm in the center when touched).

Servings: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 151
Total fat: 10.2 g
Cholesterol: 194.7 mg
Sodium: 279 mg
Total carbs: 4.7 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 10.2 g
Weight Watchers points: 4
Weight Watchers points plus: 4

Photo credit: I Believe I Can Fry

You might also like these low-calorie breakfast recipes:

• Diet-Friendly Cinnamon Pancakes recipe – 85 calories
• Low Calorie Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe – 167 calories
• Low Calorie Homemade Nutella recipe – 107 calories
• Apple Walnut Pancakes recipe – 143 calories
• Banana Blueberry Crumb Muffins recipe – 174 calories

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Are you looking for a maximum fat loss results, considering on a low calorie diet plan, thinking you will melt away the lbs with ease? If you are going to try out a low calorie diet, you should choose it wisely and carefully by putting yourself on a plan that does not cause long term damage and can produce some good results. Here are some shockingly low calorie foods and ridiculously low calorie options packed with tons of antioxidants, fiber and protein.

• Celery stick – being one of nature’s lowest calorie foods, additionally it contains a ton of nutrition, phytochemicals like phthalides that ease muscle tissue in artery walls, increase blood flow and help lower blood pressure.
• Hummus with Pita and Peas – 3 tablespoons of hummus, cut 1/2 whole-grain pita into pieces and 1/2 of a cup pea pods.
• 1 cup of strawberries, cut into half pieces and drizzle them with 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
• Store baked spiced nuts in an airtight container for several days. This pickle is a good low calorie food that is a rapid weight loss solution.
• Green tea – green tea is high in an antioxidant that can reduce the risk of most cancers and promotes fat burning. Having two to four cups of green tea a day will burn down an extra 50 calories, five pounds a year.
• Eating sliced apples with peanut butter is also a great way of loosing weight.
• Watercress –eating 3 ounces daily of these peppery greens, the watercress that take in a meager 53 calories, loaded with vitamins A, C and K, increases levels of the cancer-fighting antioxidants lutein and beta-carotene.
• Go for a small glass of wine, something grape-based that contains a saintly 134 calories.
• Pretzels – Dip the pretzels in chocolate and peanut butter mixture and store in the fridge on a parchment-lined tray. Taste them after five days.
• Wild Mushroom and Tomato Ragout with Polenta – tomatoes are high in cancer-fighting lycopene. The dish is full of nutritions with 2/3 cup polenta, 2/3 cup ragout (164 calories), 5 g fat (26% of calories), 1 g saturated fat, 26 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 55 mg calcium, 2 mg iron, 177 mg sodium.
• Try fish fillets that have a savory flavor cooking with fresh rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
• Kiwi – kiwis are actually giant berries packed up with fiber, potassium and vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K. Consume the whole skin and the whole fruit for maximum nutritional benefit.
• Cottage cheese is a clear low-calorie that hasmany vitamins. It is a high-protein snack, packing 3 grams of protein per ounce.
• 1 ounce of nuts (163 calories) and 1/2 cup of red pepper slices. You will feel full with the protein and healthy fats in the nuts while the red pepper will load you up with vitamins A and C. If you don’t like to eat red peppers, you are free to use raw vegetable such as carrots or snap peas as a substitute.

This guest article written by Melissa Welsh. Melissa is working as a freelance content writer. She loves to explore her content writing skills in various fields. Currently she is writing some interesting articles about how to lose weight by using electronic cigarettes.

Photo credit: Susan von Struensee

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Are you looking for a maximum fat loss results, considering on a low calorie diet plan, thinking you will melt away the lbs with ease? If you are going to try out a low calorie diet, you should choose it wisely and carefully by putting yourself on a plan that does not cause long term damage and can produce some good results. Here are some shockingly low calorie foods and ridiculously low calorie options packed with tons of antioxidants, fiber and protein.

• Celery stick – being one of nature’s lowest calorie foods, additionally it contains a ton of nutrition, phytochemicals like phthalides that ease muscle tissue in artery walls, increase blood flow and help lower blood pressure.
• Hummus with Pita and Peas – 3 tablespoons of hummus, cut 1/2 whole-grain pita into pieces and 1/2 of a cup pea pods.
• 1 cup of strawberries, cut into half pieces and drizzle them with 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
• Store baked spiced nuts in an airtight container for several days. This pickle is a good low calorie food that is a rapid weight loss solution.
• Green tea – green tea is high in an antioxidant that can reduce the risk of most cancers and promotes fat burning. Having two to four cups of green tea a day will burn down an extra 50 calories, five pounds a year.
• Eating sliced apples with peanut butter is also a great way of loosing weight.
• Watercress –eating 3 ounces daily of these peppery greens, the watercress that take in a meager 53 calories, loaded with vitamins A, C and K, increases levels of the cancer-fighting antioxidants lutein and beta-carotene.
• Go for a small glass of wine, something grape-based that contains a saintly 134 calories.
• Pretzels – Dip the pretzels in chocolate and peanut butter mixture and store in the fridge on a parchment-lined tray. Taste them after five days.
• Wild Mushroom and Tomato Ragout with Polenta – tomatoes are high in cancer-fighting lycopene. The dish is full of nutritions with 2/3 cup polenta, 2/3 cup ragout (164 calories), 5 g fat (26% of calories), 1 g saturated fat, 26 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 55 mg calcium, 2 mg iron, 177 mg sodium.
• Try fish fillets that have a savory flavor cooking with fresh rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
• Kiwi – kiwis are actually giant berries packed up with fiber, potassium and vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K. Consume the whole skin and the whole fruit for maximum nutritional benefit.
• Cottage cheese is a clear low-calorie that hasmany vitamins. It is a high-protein snack, packing 3 grams of protein per ounce.
• 1 ounce of nuts (163 calories) and 1/2 cup of red pepper slices. You will feel full with the protein and healthy fats in the nuts while the red pepper will load you up with vitamins A and C. If you don’t like to eat red peppers, you are free to use raw vegetable such as carrots or snap peas as a substitute.

This guest article written by Melissa Welsh. Melissa is working as a freelance content writer. She loves to explore her content writing skills in various fields. Currently she is writing some interesting articles about how to lose weight by using electronic cigarettes.

Photo credit: Susan von Struensee

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Just in time for St. Patrick’s day, here’s a quick, easy and simple Irish recipe to make. Colcannon is a famous Irish recipe and a particular favorite on Saint Patrick’s Day.

Irish Vegetarian Colcannon recipe – 198 calories

Ingredients:
2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon butter
2 onions
2 cloves garlic, mashed (optional)
2 1/2 cups water
4 cups savoy cabbage, washed and shredded
3-4 cups green kale, washed, stalks removed and shredded
1 teaspoon butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Boil the potatoes for about 20-30 minutes (until tender).
2. Remove the potatoes from the water and save 1 cup of the liquid.
3. Mash the potatoes, add salt and pepper to taste, and as much liquid as needed to make the potatoes fluffy.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, put 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and saute the garlic and onions over medium heat for about 10 minutes (until the onions are translucent).
5. Add the savoy cabbage and 1/2 cup water.
6. Cover and cook until the cabbage is tender.
7. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8. In another skillet, add 2 cups water and cook the kale for about 4-5 minute (until tender). Drain well.
9. Mix everything together. Season well with salt and pepper.
10. Place the mixture in a casserole dish and top with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Bake for about 15-20 minutes to reheat.

Servings: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 198
Total fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 6.7 mg
Sodium: 54.7 mg
Total carbs: 40.3 g
Fiber: 5.3 g
Protein: 5.2 g
Weight Watchers points: 3
Weight Watchers points plus: 5

Photo credit: VegaTeam

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• Low Calorie Moroccan Lentil Soup recipe – 176 calories
• Low Calorie Indian Spinach Paneer Palak recipe – 199 calories
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French onion soup (in French: soupe à l’oignon) is an onion soup based on beef broth or beef stock traditionally served with croutons and cheese as toppings. Rich and warming, this is a dish to make while the last gasp of winter is in the air.

Low-Calorie French Onion Soup recipe – 145 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
5 lbs onions, unpeeled
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons paprika
7 (16 ounce) cans beef broth, divided
1 cup dry white wine (optional)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
caramel coloring (optional)
French baguette (optional, for serving)
Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese (optional, for serving)

Preparation:
1. Peel the onions and slice them into 1/8 inch thick slices (preferably using a food processor).
2. Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the onions and cook over low heat, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours.
3. Stir in the paprika, pepper and bay leaf; saute over low heat for about 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Pour in the wine and 6 cans of beef broth. Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
5. Dissolve the flour in the remaining 1 can broth, and stir into the boiling soup.
6. Reduce the heat and simmer slowly for about 2 hours.
7. Season with salt and adjust the soup’s color to a rich brown with caramel coloring.
8. Serve hot, topped with a sprinkling of grated cheese and a slice of toasted bread.

Servings: 16

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 145
Total fat: 6.5 g
Cholesterol: 15.2 mg
Sodium: 1085.9 mg
Total carbs: 18.4 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 4.6 g
Weight Watchers points: 3
Weight Watchers points plus: 4

Photo credit: wEnDaLicious

You might also like these low-calorie soup recipes:

• Low Calorie Moroccan Lentil Soup recipe – 176 calories
• Low Calorie Vietnamese Chicken Soup recipe – 163 calories
• Low Calorie Lemony Chicken Soup recipe – 110 calories
• Tomato Florentine Soup recipe – 73 calories
• Minestrone Soup with Tofu recipe – 167 calories

For more easy French recipes, check out this French recipes blog.

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I do agree folks that at first glance the title seems a paradox. But once you go through the article, you will come to know of great ideas for preparing yummy dishes with minimum sugar or salt usage. Read on to know more!

Washing it off your hands – literally! Of course it’s the salt and not the diet:

According to ADACFNG, rinsing of canned vegetables below running water decreases the sodium content up to 40% . The same is true of other tinned foods, tuna, beans, chicken.

Handy Seasonings – A solid substitute if not replacement : 

Roast vegetables with a couple of teaspoons of a small pinch of salt,  some lemon juice, olive oil and few dashes of pepper. Bake till slightly browned and stirring every 5 minutes.

Cut Down on Taco :

Take out only ½ of the pack which comes in a combo pack. Then buttress the pan with ground cumin, chili powder, powdered onion or spice mix that you prefer.

Give a New Taste to Eggs:

Spraying a bit of dried thyme on your scrambled eggs keeps away the temptation of hovering the salt shaker on them!!!.

The Steady Way – The Sure Way: Blend and Sort and Arrive at a Perfect Sauce

Alongside your standard spaghetti sauce, have a low-on-salt variant. Blend them, then steadily edge out the high-on-salt variety.

Sweeten Your Breakfast, the Natural Way:

Add dried berries, apricots, cinnamon to the breakfast cereal.

The Fruity Replacement to Syrup:

In place of syrup on waffles and pancakes, design a sauce made of raspberry by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon with a cup of berries. Cook until it is thickened.

Adding a Touch of Flavour to Rice:

Adding a new angle to everyday starch, drop in a measure of cardamon or ginger or a cinnamon stick into the cooking pot just  before the point water starts to boil.

Barter Sugar for Fruit:

If a recipe for a sweet  demands a cupful of sugar, exchange it with half a cup of fruit puree (whip up your own with apples or make use of packed baby food)

Add Tinge of Sweet To Your Vegetables:

Add a dash of sweet to your cooked vegetables. Battered sweet potato pair well with cinnamon; Carrots go well with ginger; spinach blends with nutmeg.

Author-Bio:

The author is a full-time teacher of Mathematics and a happy health freak enthusiastic to share his personal, successful diet experiences.  she is also a die-hard missold ppi evangelist.

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It is an undisputed fact that Fiber is an essential nutritient for many reasons, but Fiber also has some great benefits for those of us who want to lose weight.

What is Fiber?

First off, it is important to know what fiber actually is and why it is healthy for us. Fiber is actually the indigestible part of the plant or vegetables that we eat.

2 Types Of Fiber: Soluble and Insoluble

Soluble fibers are fibers that dissolve easily in water. The benefit of having this type of fiber is that it makes digestion much slower and thus one will feel full for a longer time period.

Insoluble fiber on the other hand, does not dissolve, but passes through the body in the same or near same state. The insoluble fiber helps the body stay healthy by removing fats and toxins from the body.

Benefits of Fiber For Weight Loss

Eating fibrous food is actually good for the body; however, it is important to note that one should not concentrate on one type of fiber in order to get the desired result.

Varying the type as well as the amount of fiber prevents the body from relapsing as well as ensuring that the body gets the nutrients and minerals that it needs.

1. Natural Appetite Suppresant

One of the benefits of fiber is that it is a natural appetite suppressant. Unlike diet drugs that contain chemicals, which might be harmful to your overall health, natural plant fiber consumption is ideal.

2. Eat Less And Feel Full

Fibrous food slows down the digestion rate in people, which is the reason why many feel full after eating only a little bit of Fiber rich foods. Eating different portions with fibrous food more than any other food groups would prevent one from feeling hunger pangs as well as experience food cravings, which, as we all know, contribute to excessive eating.

3. More Energy

It has no calories. Fibrous food does not have calories in them and with that, replacing several food groups or limiting the consumption of other food groups will give you the energy that you need without having the excess calories to contend with.

Fiber consumption also ensures that you can do any activity much longer as you have extra energy stored and you will not get hungry as much.

4. Fiber Absorbs Fats

Fiber also helps to absorb fats, which can be detrimental to your health as fats clog the heart which can lead to to cardiac arrest for many women and men.
Overeating is also prevented, which is one of the hidden culprits for many diets that fail. Eating fibrous food tends to be more time consuming, as you need to chew the food longer than other food groups. The longer you chew the food, the more you will feel full and thus you will not overeat.

5. Fiber Versus Carbs

Another benefit of eating fiber is that it can serve as replacement for carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, especially from refined sugars, can turn into blood sugar, which can spike up your energy for a limited time but leave you all worn out later on.

Having a high blood sugar is not advisable and causes problems not only for people diagnosed with diabetes but as well as for regular people.

When the brain determins that the body has sufficient energy, it closes down the metabolism of the person that is consuming food. The metabolism is responsible for burning fats to turn these into energy.

The sudden shutdown as well as the spike in the insulin causes the body to feel more exhausted and thus overeating occurs along with the increase in cravings for sweets. This is the reason why many have failed to lose weight and this can become a rollercoaster of events. It never stops unless one is aware of it.

Make Fiber Work For You

Now that you know how fiber works and how it can optimize your weight loss goal, it is time to start making it work for you. Before you start though, it is important that you need to know the do’s and don’ts to ensure that you get the full benefits.

Overdoing it can cost you as too much of everything is bad. Too much fiber in the body can lead to the body being unable to absorb nutrients. Consuming too much fiber can also lead to constipation.

The best possible way to make fiber work for you is to choose plant-based fiber. These types of fiber are healthy and contain higher dosage of minerals and vitamins as well. Supplements are okay; however, there might be other ingredients that might not be absorbed nor beneficial to your body so the best thing to do is to only choose natural and, if possible, organic ones.

To ensure that you get the most out of fiber, always drink plenty of water with fiber. The water will help ensure that you do not get dehydrated and can prevent constipation.

Fiber Rich Foods

Veggies

• Acorn Squash
• Lima beans
• Mushrooms
• Peas (black-eyed peas, green peas)
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Green Beans
• Summer Squash
• Carrot
• Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans
• Eggplant
• Greens (collards, kale, turnip greens)
• Peppers
• Spinach

Beans

• Kidney beans
• Navy beans
• White beans
• Mung beans
• Lima beans
• Adzuki beans
• Black beans
• Garbanzo beans
• Yellow beans
• Pinto beans

Fruits

• Apples
• Avocado
• Bananas
• Berries
• Elderberries
• Guava
• Kiwi
• Prunes

Other High Fiber Foods

• Corn bran
• Bran Cereals
• Whole Grain Bread
• Nuts (Pinon, Flaxseed, Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews, Walnuts)

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Here’s an excellent recipe for pancakes, which are one of my favorite breakfast foods. Tender, healthy, and tasty!

Note: one serving is 1/3 cup mix. If you use less than 1/3 of a cup batter you can have two pancakes for 100 calories! Smaller, but more!

Diet-Friendly Cinnamon Pancakes recipe – 85 calories

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons Splenda granular (no calorie sweetener)
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation:
1. In a bowl, mix the baking soda, flour and Splenda.
2. In another bowl, mix the egg substitute, milk and vanilla.
3. Beat the liquid mix into the dry mix roughly, so as to add more air to the mix.
4. Stir in the cinnamon last.
5. Use some PAM cooking spray on a skillet when cooking, and sweeten with fruit and/or sugar-free syrup.

Servings: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 85
Total fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
Sodium: 176.9 mg
Total carbs: 16.8 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 3.8 g
Weight Watchers points: 1
Weight Watchers points plus: 2

Photo credit: stijn

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• Carrot Bran Muffins recipe – 161 calories

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Tired of eating the same old thing day after day? We’ve got you covered with 55 ideas to spice up your snack time! All of these treats are sure to please, no matter if you prefer sweet snacks, savory snacks, or a bit of both. And they’re all under 200 calories, so you can easily fit them into your meal plan. Happy snacking!

SWEET SNACKS

1. Homemade trail mix made with 1/2 cup multi-grain cereal and 1/4 cup dried fruit (200 calories)
2. 1 light English muffin with 1 tablespoon fat-free cream cheese and 1 tablespoon fruit spread (200 calories)
3. 1 fruit and nut bar and a cup of herbal tea (200 calories)
4. 1 cup sliced strawberries dipped in 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, laid on a baking sheet and frozen (200 calories)
5. 4 dried dates dipped in 1 tablespoon tahini (190 calories)
6. 1 slice whole-grain toast topped with 1 ounce goat cheese and a small handful of raspberries (190 calories)
7. 1 cup mango cubes topped with 3 ounces vanilla yogurt (185 calories)
8. Apple with 1 tablespoon of almond butter (180 calories)
9. 1 frozen banana with 10 almonds (180 calories)
10. 2 whole-grain waffles spread with 1 tablespoon apple butter, sprinkled with cinnamon (170 calories)
11. 1 slice homemade banana bread (170 calories)
12. 1 cup pineapple cubes with 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut (170 calories)
13. 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon of honey (160 calories)
14. 1 low-fat Fudgesicle pop with 1 tablespoon almond butter (160 calories)
15. 1 packet plain instant oatmeal with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1.5 teaspoons almond butter (160 calories)
16. 1 square 70% dark chocolate and 1 ounce dried cherries (155 calories)
17. 1 cup cherries with 8 ounces unsweetened vanilla almond milk (130 calories)
18. 1 thinly-sliced banana, baked on a greased baking sheet at 200 degrees F until golden (120 calories)
19. 1 sliced pear, sprinkled with cinnamon, and 1 cup chai tea with 1/4 cup skim milk (120 calories)
20. 1 cup frozen grapes (100 calories)
21. 1 cup orange slices, sprinkled with cinnamon (85 calories)

SAVORY SNACKS

22. 1 serving whole-wheat crackers with 1 ounce cheese (200 calories)
23. 1 slice whole-grain toast with 1 tablespoon of almond butter (200 calories)
24. 1 serving whole-grain tortilla chips with 2 tablespoons salsa (200 calories)
25. 1 serving whole-wheat crackers and a hard-boiled egg sprinkled with salt and pepper (190 calories)
26. 1/2 an avocado, topped with salt, pepper, and a spoonful of salsa (175 calories)
27. 1 ounce mixed nuts (170 calories)
28. 1 100-calorie whole-wheat pita with 2 tablespoons hummus (170 calories)
29. 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sprinkled with seasoning of your choice (155 calories)
30. 1 cup Jicama spears dipped in 1/4 cup guacamole (150 calories)
31. 1 cup vegetable juice with 4 slices turkey deli meat (140 calories)
32. 1 ounce smoked salmon on 1/2 a mini bagel (135 calories)
33. 2 rice cakes topped with 2 tablespoons of hummmus and cucumber slices (130 calories)
34. 1 serving of pretzels dipped in spicy mustard (120 calories)
35. 1 cup cucumber slices with one ounce of Gouda cheese (115 calories)
36. 1 serving baby carrots with 2 tablespoons hummus (100 calories)
37. 4 turkey deli meat slices with celery (100 calories)
38. 1/2 cup shelled edamame sprinkled with sea salt (100 calories)
39. 1 cup snap peas and 1/2 cup baby carrots with 2 tablespoons of fat-free ranch dressing (100 calories)
40. 1 cup of vegetable soup (100 calories)
41. 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese with dill and chopped cherry tomatoes (90 calories)
42. Homemade baked kale chips made with 1 cup kale (70 calories)

SWEET & SAVORY SNACKS

43. 1 cup no-sugar-added applesauce topped with 10 chopped pecan halves (200 calories)
44. 1 rice cake, topped with 1 tablespoon almond butter and 1 tablespoon jelly (185 calories)
45. 1/4 cup raisins with 1 cup broccoli dipped in 2 tablespoons fat-free ranch dressing (180 calories)
46. 7 walnut halves and 1 cup of sliced plums (170 calories)
47. 3 dried figs with 2 slices prosciutto ham (170 calories)
48. 1 ounce dried blueberries with 10 almonds (170 calories)
49. 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese with 1 cup berries (160 calories)
50. 1 apple and part-skim string cheese (160 calories)
51. 1 ounce turkey jerky and a pear (140 calories)
52. 1/2 a grapefruit with one hard-boiled egg (130 calories)
53. 1 strip all-natural fruit leather with 1/2 an ounce of mixed nuts (130 calories)
54. 1 small baked sweet potato with 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese and cinnamon (125 calories)
55. 1 cup watermelon cubes sprinkled with 1 ounce of feta cheese and 1 teaspoon chopped dill (115 calories)

Source: sparkpeople.com

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